The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Pyrenees
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Pyrenees and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Culminating at 1,489 meters above sea level, the Col d'Aspin is a classic of the Tour de France. Its ascent from Arreau is magnificent. Via a few bends, it winds …
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The Col du Soulor is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. This pass, which rises to an altitude of 1,474 meters, also owes …
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The Col d'Aubisque is a true myth of the Pyrenees. Culminating at 1,709 meters above sea level, it is difficult to separate from its neighbor: Soulor. The climb from Laruns …
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The Soulor Aubisque section is really nice. On the mountainside with two tunnels directly dug in the rock you can enjoy the view of the Cirque du Litor
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The Hourquette d'Ancizan is a classic pass of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France which culminates at 1,564 meters above sea level. Its ascent from the village of Ancizan …
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The Col de Peyresourde is one of the legendary passes of the Pyrenees. Located at an altitude of 1,589 meters, it marks the separation between the Hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne departments. …
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The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it …
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This is a legendary climb in the area.
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
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The Portet-d'Aspet pass culminates at an altitude of 1,069 meters between the Ger and Bouigane valleys. Its ascent from the village of Aspet is 14.3 kilometers long with an average …
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